Professional background
I am a leading claimant clinical negligence lawyer and I have extensive experience in all varieties of claimant medical negligence, but particularly maximum severity claims including where adults or children have suffered brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, loss of vision/blindness, spinal and other neurological injuries. I also specialise in wrongful birth claims some of which relate to children with Down Syndrome and/or severe congenital conditions such as spina bifida and chromosomal abnormalities.
I am known for successfully concluding complex high value claims, acting for clients throughout England and Wales. My inspiration is my clients and my focus to achieve the best possible outcome to help ameliorate the impact of their injury as far as possible.
I am a Clinical Negligence Specialist Panel member of both the Association of Victims of Medical Accidents (AvMA) and The Law Society, reflecting my expertise.
I am also a Senior Litigator of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and a Member of Manchester Law Society.
I continue to be recognised as a Leader in the Clinical Negligence field by both Legal 500 (leading individual) and Chambers (Star Individual).
I am regularly invited to lecture on clinical negligence issues including speaking at AvMA training events, lecturing on the MA in Medical Ethics and Law at the University of Manchester and on legal issues to medics, case managers, treating therapists and charities.
Types of cases include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Acquired brain injury in both adults and children
- Amputations
- Spinal injuries
- Wrongful birth claims (for example relating to children with Down Syndrome, spina bifida, brain and other serious congenital conditions)
- Loss vision/blindness
- Neurological injuries
- Fatal medical accidents
- Birth injuries
Case highlights
Awards & recognition
Authored pieces
£20.3m settlement for twin seriously injured during forceps delivery
What others say…
Jenny is hugely knowledgeable, has a calm demeanour and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Jenny is a top-rated lawyer who provides the human touch required to guide and support her client through the legal process.
Jenny Urwin is the most compassionate lawyer I have ever worked with. She has the ability to put people at ease and is beyond approachable. She achieves incredible outcomes.